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Ontario Animal Welfare Law Goes Into Effect

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The provincial government says it's gone from "worst to first" and Ontario is now the only jurisdiction in Canada with special protections for law-enforcement animals like police dogs and horses. Tags: ontario canada legislation animal welfare. It is now law as of March 1.

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A close encounter with a Wedge-tailed Eagle

10,000 Birds

The Blue-tongued Lizard that was also having the same experience was definitely not as excited and was trying its hardest to protect itself. The Wedge-tailed Eagle only had a meal on its mind and I only had photographs and the health and welfare of a lizard on my mind.

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Organizations Putting Animals First

4 The Love Of Animals

Understanding that threats to animals can range from illegal trafficking to utter exploitation, these leaders strive to promote the safety and protection sanctuaries offer our fury, feathered, four-legged friends. Animal Rescue Corps puts animal welfare above all else. Animal Rescue Corps.

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Deconstructing Slate's "Pepper" Series

Animal Person

But there is a significant contingent who is not as enamored with the Laboratory Animal Welfare Act as he is. To this day, 95 percent of the animals used in research labs receive no federal protection whatsoever under the Animal Welfare Act." It "guarantees humane treatment?" Maybe on paper. Part IV: Brown Dogs and Red Herrings.